The manager interrupts a new graduate at the completion of a venipuncture. What did the manager observe that caused this interruption?
1. Removed the tube before withdrawing the needle
2. Bent the client's elbow after withdrawing the needle
3. Released the tourniquet once blood began to flow into the tube
4. Held a gauze sponge on the puncture site after withdrawing the needle
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Rationale 1: The tube should be removed before withdrawing the needle.
Rationale 2: Bending the elbow can precipitate hematoma formation.
Rationale 3: The tourniquet should be released once blood begins to flow in the tube.
Rationale 4: Gauze should be held over the puncture site after withdrawing the needle.
Global Rationale: Bending the elbow can precipitate hematoma formation. The tube should be removed before withdrawing the needle. The tourniquet should be released once blood begins to flow in the tube. Gauze should be held over the puncture site after withdrawing the needle.
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